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3 Key Things the Non-Conference Schedule Taught Us About Penn State Football

Penn State moved up to 13th in the AP Top 25 rankings on Sunday, five spots higher than its preseason ranking. Head coach Matt Campbell has his unbeaten team in a good place heading into Big Ten play, which begins Saturday against Wisconsin. But what did we really learn about the Nittany Lions through the friendly non-conference schedule?

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Penn State football just landed in the top-8 for an elite recruit in the 2028 class who could develop at multiple positions

The Penn State Nittany Lions seem to really like Brayden Arnold in the 2028 recruiting class, and he’s put them in the top-8. The Penn State Nittany Lions just landed in the top eight for four-star athlete Brayden Arnold, the Duncanville, Texas, prospect who could become a key piece of the program’s 2028 recruiting class.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 22

Penn State Football: 2 Major Areas of Concern Before Big Ten Play Kicks Off vs. Wisconsin

As many expected, No.13 Penn State Football flew through the end of the Nittany Lions‘ nonconference schedule without any scare of being upset, throttling Buffalo 55-13 on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 22

Bill O’Brien Breaks Silence on Penn State Football ‘Unbelievable’ Matt Campbell Hiring

Bill O’Brien knows better than most what it means to walk into Penn State and inherit something much bigger than a football team. Matt Campbell is finding that out now.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 22

The Numbers Behind Penn State Football's Dominant Defensive Start

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s defense is off to a highly productive start under new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. While the Nittany Lions haven’t faced a power-conference team yet, they still rank among the nation’s best in several defensive categories.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 21

Gauging Penn State's College Football Playoff Prospects Entering Week 4

Before the season, Penn State running back James Peoples made a prediction. Peoples played last season at Ohio State and was part of the 2024 Buckeyes team that won the College Football Playoff title.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 21

Penn State Wrestler Jayden James Will 'Grayshirt: ' What That Means for Him and Penn State

Penn State wrestling commit Jayden James confirmed that he will not compete for the Nittany Lions this season, choosing to extend his eligibility one year with a decision known as a "grayshirt." James, the highest-ranked commit in Penn State' 2026 recruiting class, will be a freshman on the Nittany Lions' 2027-28 wrestling team.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 21

Penn State’s Biggest Winners from Nonconference Play

One of the biggest debates every season around the College Football world is the way most Power 4 programs open up their season. That war continues to rage on.

Koby Howard News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 21

How Penn State's Koby Howard Became One of the Nation's Top Big-Play Threats.

STATE COLLEGE | As soon as Penn State’s Koby Howard saw Buffalo’s coverage against, he knew he was on the same page with quarterback Rocco Becht. Lining up in the slot, Howard faced no tight coverage from a safety, allowing him to sprint right past linebacker Joey Cheshire.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 20

What They Said After Penn State's 55-13 Win Over Buffalo in Week 3

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State football coach Matt Campbell isn't ready to declare his team a contender after a non-conference schedule in which the Nittany Lions outscored three opponents by a combined 105 points.

Quinton Martin Jr. News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 20

How Penn State's Quinton Martin Jr. Reclaimed His Coaches' Trust

STATE COLLEGE | The bus ride from Philadelphia to Penn State last week felt even longer to Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr., who didn't play an offensive snap in the Nittany Lions' 27-9 win.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 20

5 Things We Learned From Penn State’s Blowout Win Over Buffalo

No. 14 Penn State Football entered Saturday’s final nonconference game still looking for a more complete performance before the schedule became significantly more difficult next week and beyond.

Zay Robinson News / A to Z Sports / September 19

Penn State football showed the country in their game against Buffalo that they have a weapon that you just don’t see enough of anymore

The Penn State Nittany Lions have an elite special teams player and returner in Zay Robinson, and he showed that on Saturday. The Penn State Nittany Lions showed that they have a weapon you just don’t see enough of anymore in college football.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 19

James Peoples, Quinton Martin Jr. Make Case for RB1 as Penn State Football Routs Buffalo

No. 14 Penn State Football entered the third and final nonconference game of the season searching for answers in the run game after two mediocre games against Temple and Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 19

What We Learned From Penn State's Week 3 Blowout Win Over Buffalo

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach Matt Campbell ran right past the Beaver Stadium victory bell again after the Nittany Lions’ 55-13 win over Buffalo on Saturday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 19

Penn State football HC Matt Campbell is still not holding back in his assessment of his team even after the 55-13 win over Buffalo

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0 after a big home win over Buffalo. But Matt Campbell still isn’t happy. The Penn State Nittany Lions started the game slowly, once again.

Rocco Becht News / Nittany Central / September 19

Rocco Becht Report Card: Nittany Lions QB Dominates as Penn State Rolls Past Buffalo 55-13

No. 14 Penn State Football’s last tune-up game before B1G play went just about as smoothly as possible Saturday. The Nittany Lions started off strong and completely dominated the football game against the Buffalo Bulls.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 18

3 Matchups That Will Decide Penn State's Week 3 Game vs. Buffalo

Penn State and Buffalo are set to clash at Beaver Stadium on Saturday in what will be the Nittany Lions final non-conference game. The Nittany Lions are 2-0 and have outscored their opponents 72-9 through two weeks, a strong start to the Matt Campbell era. How does Penn State extend its record to 3-0 against the Bulls?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 18

Penn State Football: 3 Players that Made the Case for More Playing Time vs. Buffalo

Despite struggling in the first half against Temple last Saturday, Penn State Football cruised to a victory, improving to 2-0 on the season relatively easily.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 18

Life After Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen Proving to be an Uphill Climb for Penn State’s Running Game, So Far

Two games into the season, Penn State Football is 2-0, but the Nittany Lions are still searching for answers to their less-than-explosive ground game. So why the staggering drop-off to the beginning of a season loaded with more promises than a Vice-Presidential debate?

Rocco Becht News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 18

How Penn State QB Rocco Becht Put Together the Best Start of His Career

Five Temple defenders circled Penn State receiver Zay Robinson when he made a 22-yard catch during the Nittany Lions’ 27-9 win over the Owls last Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

The Matt Campbell era is off to a roaring start in Happy Valley. We learned a lot about this reconstructed roster in Week 1, so let's break down some of the biggest surprises from Campbell's first win at Penn State.

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Joe Paterno News / Yardbarker / September 2